Chapter 1881 - 1005_3

Li Yu slowly sat down, he had heard Dapao and the others mention this child.

It’s miserable, but in this apocalyptic world, many are worse off than him.

If due to a moment of sympathy, the base’s information is leaked, it would be disastrous.

However, it seems now that the Northern Territory Federation is already aware of the existence of Big Camphor Tree Base and Oil City.

Li Yu pondered for a while, then spoke:

"Don’t kill for now, keep them hanging by a thread. Later, see if they might become useful. If we need to go to the Northern Territory Federation, these people could perhaps guide us."

Uncle nodded in agreement, "I was just thinking the same."

Second Uncle, upon hearing Li Yu’s idea, said:

"Alright then, give them this response."

Then he looked at Third Uncle and Li Yu and continued:

"Lao San, Xiao Yu, you’ll be departing soon. Central City is near the ocean and not far from the nuclear power station, make sure to stay safe.

If something seems wrong, return quickly."

Third Uncle nodded, "Don’t worry, second brother."

Li Yu also nodded beside him.

Then the two of them left the duty room.

Second Uncle and Uncle followed them out, watching them go down.

Third Uncle, after descending from Weng City, saw Ant holding a sniper rifle and joked, "Not bad, how many did you get?"

"Seven in total, the others are in the helicopter." Ant replied, grinning with the rifle.

The sniper rifle he held had a maximum shooting distance of 2 kilometers.

Ant had great spear skills, which even Third Uncle acknowledged.

Suddenly, he saw a dog running out of a small house in Weng City.

It was Xiao Hei.

Xiao Hei was now covered in sun-protective fabric, wearing swimming goggles over its eyes.

It had been a constant companion beside Ant before he joined Big Camphor Tree.

Looking at the energetic Xiao Hei, Ant contemplated and said:

"City Lord, Xiao Hei is very sensible, has a keen sense of smell, never barking unnecessarily. Why not let him join this time?"

Li Yu thought of his own three wolf dogs and found Ant’s suggestion interesting.

Perhaps they could indeed train some combat dogs later, whether for detecting zombies or searching for items, they could be useful.

Even under certain circumstances, these combat dogs could save a life.

It was the perfect opportunity to see how Ant’s Xiao Hei would perform.

So he nodded and said, "Alright, but the sun’s radiation outside is strong, make sure it doesn’t run around."

Excitedly, Ant replied as Li Yu agreed, "Thank you, City Lord."

Li Yu petted Xiao Hei’s head and then boarded the helicopter, inspecting the interior.

Inside was piled with lots of items, including fuel barrels and boxes of other supplies.

"Gangzi, what did you bring?" Li Yu asked Li Gang, who was organizing.

Li Gang turned to see Li Yu and responded:

"Forty thousand bullets, four rocket launchers, fifty various bombs, seven sniper rifles, a hundred grenades....."

Li Yu frowned and asked, "The helicopter has limited load capacity; won’t bringing so much exceed its weight limit?"

"Don’t worry, I checked with Luo and Uncle Qin, they said it’s fine. It won’t be overloaded." Li Gang quickly explained.

Reassured by Li Gang’s words, Li Yu felt relieved.

He was concerned that Li Gang might overlook the helicopter’s load capacity in pursuit of powerful firepower, and that could be troublesome if exceeded.

Checking his watch, it was now 7:45.

The last barrel of fuel was pushed in by Old Qin, and Li Yu hurried over to lend a hand.

Bending down, he picked it up with a horizontal hug.

Seeing this, Old Qin exclaimed:

"Hey, City Lord, don’t carry it like that, push it with your hands, this thing is heavy! Don’t strain your back!"

Li Yu lifted it effortlessly and curiously asked Old Qin, "Uncle Qin, what’s wrong?"

Most people exerting full effort show bulging neck veins and flushed faces.

Yet Li Yu appeared relaxed, as if casually lifting a ten-pound box.

This...

Old Qin felt embarrassed seeing Li Yu like this and said, "Nothing."

Li Yu nodded and walked into the cabin carrying the oil barrel.

Unlike Old Qin and Ant, who used boards leaning against the helicopter’s door to roll the barrels onboard,

Li Yu directly lifted the barrel alone, methodically placing it at the back of the helicopter cabin.

Old Qin and Ant watched in awe as Li Yu effortlessly carried a 400-pound barrel inside, clicking their tongues.

Astonishing.

They had always heard rumors about the City Lord’s immense strength.

Presumed it was an exaggeration.

But it turned out true; the oil alone weighed over 300 pounds, and including the iron shell, definitely 400 pounds.

They could manage carrying such weight on their backs.

But lifting it was much harder than carrying.

Old Qin remarked to Ant, "Youngsters these days are incredible, I’m too old to manage anymore, old it is....."

Ant glanced sideways, refraining from exposing him.

You weren’t any better in your youth, don’t think I don’t know.

You absolutely couldn’t lift this when you were younger either.

This oil barrel was very difficult to carry, being large and cylindrical, making it prone to slipping.

With amazement, they boarded the helicopter.

Third Uncle checked the remaining time and said to Li Yu, "There’s still some time, wait a moment, I’ll be right back."

Saying so, he dashed into the Inner City, pulled out a small burlap sack, picked some fruit he liked from the greenhouse, tightened the drawstring, slung it over his back, and sprinted towards Weng City.

Fishing could be skipped, but he couldn’t go days without fruit.

No fruit, Third Uncle would get irritable.

Li Yu saw the burlap sack hanging from Third Uncle’s waist and smiled.

He had guessed earlier that Third Uncle was going to pick fruit, and it was confirmed.

"Alright, I’m ready." Third Uncle ran to the helicopter, saying to Li Yu below.

Li Yu saw that everyone was aboard the helicopter, the necessary checks were completed, and fuel was topped off.

The military map was rolled up, placed in a cylinder hanging on his body.

Li Yu turned around, waved at Second Uncle and Uncle on the wall.

Then he signaled to Li Hang and others heading down to the Inner City Gate, and boarded the helicopter.

He was in the same helicopter with Luo, Li Gang, and Yang Tianlong.

The pilot of this helicopter was Uncle Jackal, while Old Qin piloted the other one.

Ten experienced pilots, ten aircraft mechanics.

Along with Li Yu, Third Uncle, and Li Gang and Yang Tianlong,

It was 27 people in total.

Twenty-seven people and a dog.

The capacity was just right, without any overload.

"Let’s go, Uncle Jackal." Li Yu said to the Jackal.

"Okay, fasten your seatbelts, everyone!" Jackal replied.

Immediately.

Buzzing—

The helicopter’s rotor slowly started to spin, and the body began to lift off.

The other helicopter followed suit, ascending.

Second Uncle and the others watched from the wall as Li Yu’s helicopter rose to a certain height, then flew further south.

Below the Inner City Gate.

Li Hang watched the helicopter leave, silently thinking:

Brother, you all must return safely!

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